How to propagate lavender? A detailed guide to common propagation methods

1. Cutting propagation

Cutting is one of the commonly used propagation methods for lavender, and it is also quite suitable for propagation by this method. The propagation time is generally chosen in spring or autumn. First, select a healthy mother plant, then choose current-year semi-lignified flowering stems from it, cut them off with sterilized tools, then cut them to a length of about 8-10cm, and afterward remove the leaves from the lower part.

Then, insert it into sterilized, loose and breathable growing medium, taking care not to insert it too deeply. After inserting, water thoroughly once to ensure the soil is moist, and finally cover with a layer of film to retain moisture. After cutting, a certain level of humidity and temperature needs to be maintained, and after about 10 days, it will take root.

2. Seed propagation

Sowing is also one of the propagation methods available for it. The sowing time is generally also chosen in spring or autumn.

Before sowing, prepare a loose and breathable growing medium and spray water appropriately to ensure humidity. Then evenly scatter the seeds onto the surface of the growing medium. Note that they need to be scattered evenly, and the spacing between seeds should not be too large or too small. If it is too large, after the plants grow out, the spacing between plants will be too large, which will not only affect the ornamental effect but also waste soil resources; if it is too small, the plants will compete for resources such as soil and light, causing poor growth.

After scattering the seeds, cover with a thin layer of soil, then spray water as needed to increase humidity. After about a week, small sprouts will grow out.